What is lot tracking?

Lot tracking (also called batch tracking) is a method used in inventory and manufacturing systems to trace products or materials through their entire lifecycle — from production or receipt to sale or disposal — by assigning each batch a unique identifier called a “lot number.”

Here’s a breakdown of how it works and why it’s useful:

🔢 How Lot Tracking Works

• Each production run, shipment, or group of items is given a lot number.

• The lot number links that batch to key information such as:

  • Date and location of manufacture or receipt

  • Raw materials or components used

  • Supplier or production line

  • Expiration date or shelf life (for consumables)

• As products move through the supply chain — from warehouse to customer — every movement is recorded with that lot number.

See this article here to determine if your brand requires lot tracking and which shipping logic to use.📄 What is the difference between FIFO and FEFO?